Breast Cancer News
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Breast Cancer Real Talk: Why It’s Okay NOT to Be Positive Sometimes
Breast cancer patients are human, and they have bad days like everybody else. Source: Breast Cancer Real Talk: Why It's Okay NOT to Be Positive Sometimes | The Breast Cancer Site News
The Obesity Paradox: It Increases Diabetes Risk But Can Help Cancer Patients Respond To Treatment
"Our study provides new evidence to support the hypothesis that high BMI and obesity may be associated with response to immunotherapy." Source: The Obesity Paradox: It Increases Diabetes Risk But Can Help Cancer Patients Respond To Treatment | The Breast Cancer Site...
California First State To Ban 24 Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products and Cosmetics
The banned chemicals are linked to harmful impacts on health, such as cancer, birth defects, damage to the reproductive system, organ system toxicity and endocrine disruption. Source: California First State To Ban 24 Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products and...
Doctor States Women Who Have Their First Child After The Age Of 35 Have A Slightly Higher Risk Of Breast Cancer
Can having children increase a woman's risk of breast cancer? Source: Doctor States Women Who Have Their First Child After The Age Of 35 Have A Slightly Higher Risk Of Breast Cancer | The Breast Cancer Site News
7 Types of Friends You Meet When You Have Cancer
After you are diagnosed with cancer, your friends will likely fall into these seven "types." See which types of friends you have, and find out how to cope if your friends aren't supporting you in the way you want. Source: 7 Types of Friends You Meet When You Have...
14 Tattoos Inspired by Cancer
Real people shared photos of tattoos they got to commemorate their cancer diagnosis or a loved one who had cancer. Check out their beautiful designs. Source: 14 Tattoos Inspired by Cancer | The Mighty
To My Forever Friend Who Was Diagnosed With Cancer
A letter from one friend to another, in support of her battle with cancer. Source: To My Forever Friend Who Was Diagnosed With Cancer | The Mighty
The Role of Meat and Dairy Viruses in Cancer
There’s still a lot of work to be done. But, if the link between bovine polyomaviruses and human disease pans out, the National Cancer Institute researchers envision the development of a high potency vaccine. So, just like the HPV vaccine may prevent cervical cancer...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pinkwashing
Three questions to ask before purchasing or supporting a breast cancer awareness campaign this October. Source: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pinkwashing | Everyday Health
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy During Lumpectomy Seems as Good as Traditional Whole-Breast Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
A single dose of radiation therapy given during lumpectomy surgery — called intraoperative radiation therapy — offered about the same outcomes for early-stage breast cancer as traditional whole-breast radiation therapy given after surgery, according to a study....
Breakthrough discovery could turn cancer into a treatable disease
While this new family of drugs must now undergo clinical trials the work directly shows proof of concept that it is feasible to successfully design drugs that can prevent metastasis, by targeting the process of cellular energy production. Hence, cutting off the fuel...
Exercise prescriptions recommended as standard cancer care
Evidence shows exercise not only is a key component of effective cancer prevention, but also cancer treatment and prevention of recurrence, so it's really a triple-win. Source: Exercise prescriptions recommended as standard cancer care - Nexus Newsfeed
How to Help When Your Partner Has Metastatic Breast Cancer
Your job: Be a vigilant caregiver and loving partner—at the same time. Here’s how to navigate this challenging period in both your lives. Source: How to Help When Your Partner Has Metastatic Breast Cancer
Special Report: COVID-19’s Impact on Breast Cancer Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about every aspect of life, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for breast cancer. Source: Special Report: COVID-19’s Impact on Breast Cancer Care
More Treatments Approved for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Targeted therapy approvals increase options and hope for some patients. Source: More Treatments Approved for Metastatic Breast Cancer | Cancer Today
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